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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,052.86, 472,863.36 and 213,605.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,052.86, 472,863.36 and 213,605.52 is: 320,600.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,052.86 : 472,863.36 = 213,605.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,052.86/472,863.36 = 213,605.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,052.86x = 472,863.36 × 213,605.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,052.86x = 101,006,223,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,006,223,901.75/315,052.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,600.88

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